Now in its third year, the Alley Art Festival is a platform for all expressions of art. The event brings people from all walks of life to the city’s historic downtown for a day of music, poetry, fashion, and, of course, art.  It includes a recycled art show, XXL art show, food trucks, bands and DJs on three stages, street dancers, an artist market, and interactive art activities. A puppet show by Twisted Heart Puppetworks, steampunk fashion show, and poetry slam will take place inside the Avo Playhouse.

Twisted Heart Puppetworks will kick-off the day’s festivities with giant puppets leading the parade procession that starts at 11 a.m. The parade will wind through the streets and alleyways behind Main Street. Everyone is invited to join the procession, which will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the former Kings & Queens Hair Salon, 365 E. Broadway, Vista.  alleyartfestival.com.